September 30, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation National holiday Content Type(s): Upcoming events
September 16, 2026 Publication: Summary of Deliberations 13:30 (ET) A summary of monetary policy deliberations by the Governing Council for the policy decision that was announced two weeks earlier. Content Type(s): Upcoming events
September 3, 2026 Unveil of Canada’s new vertical $20 bank note On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, along with some special guests, will unveil the design of the new $20 bank note featuring a portrait of His Majesty King Charles III. Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
September 2, 2026 Bank of Canada interest rate announcement On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision. Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
September 2, 2026 Interest Rate Announcement 09:45 (ET) On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada announces the setting for the overnight rate target in a press release explaining the factors behind the decision. Content Type(s): Upcoming events
Canadian businesses’ use of AI: What the evidence shows Sparks at Bank article Chanya Chawla, Crystal Arnburg As businesses worldwide are adopting artificial intelligence to boost productivity, little has been known about how businesses in Canada are using it. Survey results from the Bank of Canada show that AI adoption remains at an early stage for many Canadian businesses. As well, businesses expect AI to affect capital spending and employment, but only gradually. Content Type(s): Staff research, Sparks at Bank article Research Theme(s): Structural challenges, Digitalization and productivity